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IDEA Bank brings its Jingle Fest for Christmas shoppers to the Square for the third year
For the third year, Christmas shoppers will have the unique opportunity to check out gifts offered for sale by Troy University student entrepreneurs at the IDEA Bank. Jingle Fest, is set for 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the IDEA Bank on Troy’s historic downtown Square. Admission is free and open to…
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Crypto Payments Gain Traction: Retail, Dining, and Luxury Lead the Way in Digital Currency Adoption
One reason for tech companies’ cautious approach to crypto payments might be concerns over regulatory uncertainty. The cryptocurrency landscape is still relatively new and evolving, and regulatory frameworks are still being developed. This lack of clarity can make businesses hesitant to embrace crypto as a payment option, fearing potential legal repercussions. Another factor contributing to…
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Saying farewell to the dress-up box
For 36 years we’ve had a dress-up box. But all good things must come to an end, at least for a time. The dress-up clothes were sometimes stored in a drawer, sometimes in a plastic bin, sometime in a box, and provided hours of entertainment. It grew quite organically — a grandmother’s discarded purse good…
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39 Travel Products That Will Only Make Your Next Getaway Better
The wallet has a passport pocket, boarding pass compartment, three credit card slots, an ID slot, a slim card pouch, slim pocket, a ticket slot, a cellphone pouch, a coin zippered pocket, key holder, and pen holder. Promising review: “I absolutely love this wallet. I needed a new travel wallet, and this holds everything I…
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How To Style Necklaces And Turtlenecks Without Looking Weird
Getty Images Rahi Chadda, Pearl Mackie and Natasha Lyonne have all layered necklaces over turtlenecks in November. Y2K trends may be back, but that doesn’t mean you want to look dated. That can easily happen when you wear a necklace on top of a turtleneck and start drawing comparisons to ’90s-era Dwayne Johnson in his…
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Christmas countdown goes luxury as designer Advent calendars showcase beauty and wellness products
<!–> Uglychristmassweater.com co-founder Mark Hajjar joins ‘ Morning with Maria’ to showcase ugly Christmas sweaters and celebrates 10 years of business. The countdown to Christmas has surpassed prayers, pictures and small squares of chocolate. Today’s newest Advent calendar trend involves high-end designer products with a price tag to match. Luxury brands such as Christian Dior,…
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The Mashburns Conquer New York (in a Manner of Speaking)
Ann and Sid Mashburn, clothiers in Atlanta, have opened a store on Madison Avenue. Is it a business to be reckoned with? Upstarts! That was this reporter’s initial reaction on hearing that Mashburn, an arriviste from the hinterlands (Atlanta), had the effrontery to open a combined men’s and women’s clothing and accessories store on a…
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The Mashburns Conquer New York (in a Manner of Speaking)
Ann and Sid Mashburn, clothiers in Atlanta, have opened a store on Madison Avenue. Is it a business to be reckoned with? Upstarts! That was this reporter’s initial reaction on hearing that Mashburn, an arriviste from the hinterlands (Atlanta), had the effrontery to open a combined men’s and women’s clothing and accessories store on a…
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HOLIDAY EVENTS – Palm Beach Florida Weekly
The Chasin A Dream tree at the Holiday Communi-Trees Event at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Twenty nonprofits decorated trees. Vote for your favorite. Exhibit runs through Dec. 10. COURTESY PHOTO ONGOING Holiday Communi-Trees Event — Through Dec. 10 at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Twenty local not-for-profits…
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Holiday Treat: Sydney Evan Teams With Wequassett Resort for One-of-a-kind Hotel Experience With Jewelry
Fine jewelry brand Sydney Evan and Cape Cod’s only Double Forbes five-star resort, Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, have partnered to create two experiences for guests in celebration of the resort’s inaugural holiday season. “Fine jewelry is often right at home in luxury hospitality, but what makes Sydney Evan the perfect fit at Wequassett is…